MORE: Robert Morgenthau says that “as assistant DA Sotomayor understood that every case is important to the victim.”

Temperament! Nobody pushed around Sotomayor, Morgenthau says.

“She’ll bring to the court a full understanding … first hand knowledge of the trauma faced by victims as well as the legitimate needs of police forces,” Morgenthau says of Sotomayor, before handing off to Biden, who lavishly praises the NY DA. -- Carol E. Lee (11:24 a.m.)
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The law enforcement officials' on-the scene-public endorsement “is going to go a long way in putting to rest some of the ridiculous statements made about the judge,” Biden says.

“I hope you give me credit for thinking that I get it,” Biden says to law enforcement members. “Well let me tell you, she gets it. She gets what you do.”

Wrapping things up, Biden thanks the group.

“I truly appreciate you having the moxy to stand up ... and say, look, this woman’s the real deal,” he said. “She gets it. She gets it. This judge will be a great justice.” -- Carol E. Lee (11:34 a.m.)